Dimitri O'Donnell

RTÉ News

There have been 42% fewer International Protection applications in the first three months of 2025 compared to the first three months of last year

Minister rejects claim new asylum process would be cruel

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has rejected criticism that a speeded-up asylum process would be cruel and lacking compassion.

Ireland • 29 Apr

Paternity benefit is paid to fathers for two weeks and must be taken within six months of the birth of a child (Stock image)

Only half of fathers taking paternity leave, report says

Only half of fathers are taking their paternity leave entitlements, according to research published by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 04 Apr

The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, produces 1.7 million bottles of premium Irish whiskey every year

Tariffs 'would knock us out of US market' - gin producer

One of the country's best-known gin producers has warned the viability of small distilleries will be at risk if the Government and EU commission do not intervene in the next 48 hours to avert potential US tariffs on European alcoholic products.

Business • 14 Mar

Michael McGrath said large online platforms have an obligation to wider society (file pic)

Social media platforms 'must respect EU rules' - McGrath

EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath said social media platforms must respect EU rules to ensure any risk of disinformation is minimised to limit its impact on democracy and elections.

Politics • 10 Mar

Yulia Gaydukevich has turned her attention to helping those who could not get out in time

'Just wrong' - Russians on political prisoners back home

People from Russia who fled to Ireland following the outbreak of war in Ukraine discuss the plight of the Kremlin's political prisoners.

Ireland • 03 Mar

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited the site with Mike Nesbitt, her Northern Ireland counterpart

National Children's Hospital '98-99% complete' - minister

The National Children's Hospital in Dublin is almost ready to be handed over to Children's Health Ireland, according to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

Health • 27 Feb